Spiders

If you see a black and white spider with red spikes, you are most likely looking at a velvet ant (a wasp, not a spider) or a spiny orb-weaver, such as Gasteracantha species. The...

Several spiders found in Florida can display an orange or reddish marking on the underside of the abdomen, but true "orange-bellied" appearances in the field are most consistent...

In Oregon homes and outbuildings, several brown spiders commonly called brown house spiders seek sheltered corners and reliable prey. This evergreen profile explains how to iden...

A black shiny spider with white spot on back is commonly an orb-weaver in genus Argiope, such as Argiope trifasciata (banded garden spider). These spiders build vertical, circul...

In Oregon, the phrase big black spider usually refers to large, dark-bodied arachnids that are noticeable around homes, gardens, and wooded areas. The most commonly encountered...

Brown and black striped spider is a general description often used for several long, thin spiders with lengthwise stripes, including species in the genus Argiope, Cladomelea, an...

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, often called the green bottle blue tarantula, is a visually striking terrestrial species from Venezuela and Aruba. This guide covers Chromatopelma...